Pumpkin Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA: PEG-8 pumpkin seed oil esters, Pumpkin oil PEG esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Pumpkin Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Pumpkin seed oil has traditional use in Ayurvedic and Central American indigenous medicine for skin health. This modern ester derivative was developed to improve the oil's compatibility with water-based cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR